Threads of Hope

Threads of Hope… Empowering Impoverished Women, Transforming Lives

Threads of Hope is passionate about life-changing economic development and microfinance for disadvantaged women. Artisan handwork is the second largest income-generating sector in the developing world, therefore, we seek to empower the artisans at that level in their lives. As we accomplish this goal,the women are able to build better lives for themselves and their families.

Threads of Hope facilitates the sale of the exquisitely handcrafted textiles through our “Give Back Corps,” 100+ volunteers from around the world who donate their time and expertise, hosting shows, support the artisans, or offering pro bona support.

We are unique in that 100% of the profit* generated from textile sales is returned to participating artisans through The Hope Grant Fund. Grants are made for poverty alleviation in the areas of Education, Healthcare, Housing, and Small Business or Community Development.

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*Nofunds from textile sales are used for overhead expenses. ToH fundraises to cover our overhead and any travel costs.

We Change Lives

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Because of Threads of Hope, artisans are using their creative sewing skills to change the fabric of life for their families. They have found opportunity, hope for the future, and are realizing the dreams of a better life for their children. Hope can be lost in overwhelming circumstances of poverty, but for groups of women in Peru, hope has been found.

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Hope can be lost in overwhelming circumstances of poverty, but for groups of women in Peru, hope has been found. Because of Threads of Hope, artisans are using their creative sewing skills to change the fabric of life for their families. They have found opportunity, hope for the future, and are realizing the dreams of a better life for their children.

Edelberta's Story

Edelberta came to Threads of Hope in 2013. Living in a remote village in the high Andean mountains, handwork is a major source of income to support her children. Because of Threads of Hope, artisans like Edelberta are using their creative sewing skills to change the fabric of life for their families. They have found opportunity, hope for the future, and are realizing the dreams of a better life for their children.

Isabel's Story

Isabel came to Threads of Hope in 2000. Living in a shantytown outside of Lima, her handwork is a major source of income to support her children while allowing her to work from home to a stabilizing force to keep her children from street gangs. Because of Threads of Hope, artisans like Isabel are using their creative sewing skills to change the fabric of life for their families. They have found opportunity, hope for the future, and are realizing the dreams of a better life for their children.

Unique works of art, exquisite in detail, vivid in color, expressing the heart of each artist – experience these one-of-a-kind textiles that bring hope and joy to so many lives.

“We are grateful for your help with this work. The truth is, its is a great deal of help. My husband and my son are very grateful for the textiles. We make them with much love. May God bless you. Kisses…” – Nancy

“I stood on a cobble road in front of an artist’s home and looked back at an imposing dirt hill. Many homes on that hill looked like weak plywood boxes. The artisan home I entered was very different than the boxes on the hill, it had concrete walls, a solid roof, electricity and running water. The joy and pride she had in showing us what she’d accomplished was heartfelt. That is when I really understood the difference Threads of Hope can make.” – Joleah, a ToH Supporter

“We dedicate the textiles with much love, caring, and a big strong hug for all. Even though you are far away, you are in our hearts.” – a ToH Artisan

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my art so that I can support my children” – Reina

“Threads of Hope has maintained a core value, since its inception, of remaining open to God’s possibilities. To that end we are piloting a new work in another area-of-need in Peru. We have moved carefully and deliberately to honor the culture, and this project, remaining committed to poverty alleviation in the key areas of education, health care, housing, small business, and community development.” – ToH Staff

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